China has expressed strong opposition to Taiwan’s decision to include Huawei and SMIC on its strategic export-control list. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, stated at a press briefing that China will take decisive actions to protect cross-strait economic and trade relations. She emphasized that attempts to block technological exchanges or decouple from China will not impede the country’s progress in innovation and industrial development. Zhu also warned that such moves by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party could harm local businesses and hinder the island’s economic growth.
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China criticizes Taiwan for adding Huawei, SMIC to strategic export-control list
( June 25, 2025, 06:01 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: China has criticized Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party for adding tech giant Huawei and semiconductor manufacturer SMIC to its “strategic high-tech commodities export control list,” vowing to take firm measures to safeguard normal cross-strait economic and trade exchanges. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, said at today’s press briefing that any attempt to block technology or decouple from China would not hinder the country’s technological innovation or industrial upgrading. Zhu warned that any actions by the DPP to undermine cross-strait economic cooperation would only harm Taiwanese companies’ competitiveness and restrict the island’s economic development.The excerpt of the transcript follows:…
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